London

London is the capital, largest and most populous city in the United Kingdom. It has a rich history that goes back to the ancient Romans, and London Underground is the oldest underground railway in the world. London is one of the world’s leading cultural centres and is home to an immensely diverse range of people and cultures.

The city contains many famous landmarks including the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Kew Gardens, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, many more.

The world-leading resources, enormous access to job opportunities and the world-class education make London a great destination to launch your education.  London is an academic hotspot and is ranked as the best student city in the world, according to the QA World University rankings 2020.

It is one of the most welcoming cities in the world for international students and is home to many leading universities including

The universities:

Brunel University London, London Metropolitan University, University of Greenwich, the University of Law, Royal Holloway University of London, Birkbech University of London, University of West London, Middlesex University London, University of Roehampton, ARU London, University of Westminster London, Queen Mary University of London, City University of London, University College London (UCL), King’s College London, Imperial College, BPP University, the London school of Economics, and SOAS University of London.

You are always spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants and places to dine in London.  The city has plenty of cafes, restaurants, street food markets, and farmers’ markets - there is something for every taste and budget.

If it is shopping that interests you, London has streets packed with independent boutiques to high-end brands. The Oxford Street is home to designer outlets, hundreds of shops, and high-street chains. Some of the city’s oldest shops and independent boutiques are found in Regent Street and Carnaby Street with hundreds of brands and dozens of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Knightsbridge and Belgravia are your best places to go if you are looking for prestigious brands.

Make sure you benefit from student discounts and take advantage of the best deals available to you every time it is possible - whether it is a clothing purchase, a restaurant, or a movie ticket, make sure you use it.